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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,074.72, 22,180.97 and 9,001.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,074.72, 22,180.97 and 9,001.13 is: 12,420.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,074.72 : 22,180.97 = 9,001.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,074.72/22,180.97 = 9,001.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,074.72x = 22,180.97 × 9,001.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,074.72x = 199,653,706.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,653,706.09/16,074.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,420.35

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